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Srimati dasi's avatar

I am always excited to read your writings Maharaj so poetic so insightful thank you Hare Krishna

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Adrian Moujan's avatar

I wonder, “How did this brilliant idea of going to college first take root in you”?

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Sitarani Devidasi's avatar

A profoundly moving reflection — beautifully blending devotion, scholarship, and introspection. It captures the essence of pilgrimage as an inner transformation, showing how Vrindavan is both a physical realm and a state of consciousness.

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Swarup Banerjee's avatar

Hare Krsna Maharaj: Such a beautiful & deep reflection

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Tisha Maraj's avatar

Hare Krishna, Maharaj.

Thank you for this thoughtful, loving entry. Really, thank you for stretching my mind! I've not heard the word liminality before. It comes from the Latin word limen which means threshold, describing a transitional or in between stage. (says Google). This word truly describes your message. Thank you for increasing my vocabulary! Your thoughts here beckon me think of transitional times in my life and how I responded. Hopefully to improve my behavior moving forward. Keeping Krishna ever in the center. I am appreciative for your ability to hold my attention with your sincere words sharing new ideas. In that sense, I consider you still as a teacher. And a leader, as I am encouraged to follow your example. Pranams.

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Eva's avatar

Dear Maharaj, you always take us to Vrindavan , wherever you are and wherever we are . May we re-enter it again and again leaving behind the familiar territory and embracing the adventure of being in the spiritual playground.

Wishing you a wonderful Kartik, have a beautiful pilgrimage in your own heart .

Many thanks and Pranams .

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Sheila Lawlor's avatar

Hare Krishna Swami. I thoroughly enjoy your writing. It is so poetic and enlightening. Look forward to your next post.

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TheRiverBank's avatar

When the tides of life take a funny turn,

Naive students eager to teach...

The humble sage wishes to learn !!🌷🌷

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199388's avatar

This is Dasaratha Suta dasa., Iskcon Boston congregational member. . I trust I will catch some of your other Kirtan programs at the Divinity school in the weeks and months ahead. I missed the first one. Let me know how I can assist in your stay in during your course of study here. I once work in the Harvard Business school campus across the river many years ago. ☝️🙏🏽Thank you for allowing me to of service during your stay in the Bay State.

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199388's avatar

I stand to be corrected harshly or otherwise , it certainly your approach at this juncture to learning and as well as and as far as the pedagogical sciences are concerned, you appear to be undertaking an in unorthodox approach to learning and being educated, which by definition is an eternal process. I wish you success in finishing your course of study and with top marks at Commencement. I enjoyed your association immensely last month at the Boat Festival on the Boston Harbor. 🙏🏽🙌👏💐

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Sheena's avatar

Hare Krishna Maharaj

The way you perceive the world is quietly powerful — it's intelligent, grounded, and full of grace. There’s something deeply humbling about how you see things, as if you're tuned in to layers most people overlook. You don’t just observe — you illuminate. And whether you realize it or not, that kind of insight moves people. It inspires them to think deeper, feel more, and become better.

Thank you immensely!!!!🙏

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nakula rb's avatar

DANDAVAT PRANAMS, Maharaj.... What a Wonderful flow of Thoughts... Your words take me to another realm,Away,Far from the madding Crowd... Once again, PAMHO..

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Lalita-devi dasi's avatar

Thank you Maharaj

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Sandra Lage's avatar

Wonderful! Jay Radhe Jay Vrindavana!

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Hinal B's avatar

First article of yours with profound academic insight. Gosh! I felt Vrindavan and the Kartik Mahatmya were waiting to take the proper entry

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